There's no better place in New Zealand to study viticulture and winemaking
than Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology. The Marlborough region is at the forefront of New
Zealand's wine industry growth, producing 52 percent of the country's wine and with over 60
wineries and more than 300 independent growers. The region has also acquired an international
reputation for the quality and flavours of its wines, based on the district's unique
characteristics for cool climate viticulture. The annual Wine Marlborough Festival in February is
one of the country's premier wine events.
Facilities on-site at the NMIT Marlborough campus include a vineyard, a purpose-built winery and
state-of-the-art lab facility. The NMIT facility is situated within the Marlborough Wine Research Centre, established with support from local and national
wine and viticulture industries. The centre is a partnership between NMIT, Lincoln University,
HortResearch, the Marlborough District Council, Marlborough Regional Development Trust and the
owner, the Marlborough Research Centre Trust. The Research Centre itself has two laboratories, a
technology transfer theatre and wine sensory room for conducting specialised tastings. Marlborough
Winegrowers Association, Sustainable Viticulture and Wine Marlborough also have their offices
within the Research Centre. NMIT students are fortunate to rub shoulders with scientists conducting
cutting edge research in the area of viticulture and wine and some of the researchers lecture part
time.
 Perhaps the greatest
asset for students studying at Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology, are the close links with
local wine and viticulture industries. Students have the opportunity to gain on-the-job experience
at local wineries and vineyards through work placements and part-time employment while studying.
Students also go out on field trips to see and experience all aspects and stages of production.
Winemakers, viticulturalists and industry specialists also come in as guest speakers.
More information on
wine programmes at NMIT
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